Events

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New Chess Club Leader Training

Do you want to start a new Chess Club at your school or community site?Attend ASAP Chess's New Club Leader Training. Because ASAP is virtual this fall, the training will be over Zoom. The training will cover how chess pieces move, chess strategies, and chess tactics. When you complete the training, you will receive a […]

Scrabble Club Leader Training

ASAP Scrabble club leader trainings are led by John Green, a professional Scrabble player and long-time coach.  This interactive training is sure to excite new club leaders as they learn strategies for teaching Scrabble to youth, as well as methods for structuring a successful Scrabble club adapted for the virtual classroom. All ASAP materials, trainings, […]

Scrabble Club Leader Training

ASAP Scrabble club leader trainings are led by John Green, a professional Scrabble player and long-time coach.  This interactive training is sure to excite new club leaders as they learn strategies for teaching Scrabble to youth, as well as methods for structuring a successful Scrabble club adapted for the virtual classroom. All ASAP materials, trainings, […]

Scrabble Club Leader Training

ASAP Scrabble club leader trainings are led by John Green, a professional Scrabble player and long-time coach.  This interactive training is sure to excite new club leaders as they learn strategies for teaching Scrabble to youth, as well as methods for structuring a successful Scrabble club adapted for the virtual classroom. All ASAP materials, trainings, […]

Demonstration Debate

4 of Philadelphia's top public high school debaters will demonstrate a full round of Public Forum Debate for middle and high schoolers (who are new to the debate league). Audience members will watch an exciting and informative debate, covering a topic from the previous season. Audience members over 18 will receive instructions on how to […]

Scrabble League Coaches Meeting

Coaches meeting for teams interested in competing in the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League. This year, the League season will be held online. The Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League (PSSL) is the competitive arm of ASAP Scrabble with more than 100 youth from the city’s neighborhood public and charter schools competing for a chance to be […]

Volunteer Orientation

Please join us at ASAP's monthly Volunteer Orientation. At this session, new volunteers will learn more about ASAP and our different volunteer opportunities, meet other new volunteers,and fill out paperwork needed to complete required clearances to work with youth. To register and receive the Zoom information, please contact Sara at smorningstar@phillyasap.org.

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PSSL Scrabble League High School

From October through February, ASAP runs the Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League (PSSL), the competitive arm of ASAP Scrabble for students grades 3rd-12th.  The Scrabble League is open to Philadelphia public and charter schools. This year, the league will compete online. To join ASAP’s Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League, please contact Caroline Henley at chenley@phillyasap.org or call 215.545.2727 ext. 13. […]

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PSSL Scrabble League Elementary/Middle School

From October through February, ASAP runs the Philadelphia Scholastic Scrabble League (PSSL), the competitive arm of ASAP Scrabble for students grades 3rd-12th.  The Scrabble League is open to Philadelphia public […]

Grand Prix Elementary School Tournament

The Grand Prix, a virtual chess competition, occurs between November 1st and December 18th. Chess players in grades K-12 will complete lessons and puzzles and participate in ASAP events to […]

Grand Prix Free for All Tournament

Each Thursday until December 18th at 4:00 PM, ASAP Chess will be holding the Grand Prix Free for All Tournaments on ChessKid.com. Students in all clubs can earn points by […]

High School Grand Prix Match

The first High School Grand Prix Match is happening on Tuesday, November 24th! The High School Grand Prix match is for K-5 students to compete against other students. Participating in […]